American Airlines just became the latest carrier to join a trend sweeping the airline industry. Bloomberg reports that the company is suspending pilot training through the rest of the year. The aviation magazine Flying notes that American is joining a list of carriers that include United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Spirit Airlines for reasons…
United Airlines Reduces Australia Frequencies From San Francisco, Los Angeles, & Houston United Airlines has shrunken its capacity and frequencies to Australia from its West Coast hubs in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The reduction, including some equipment changes, is reportedly set to begin at the end of October. The Chicago-based carrier will also reduce…
If you’re looking for a trendy new bag, you might just get one from an unexpected source: United Airlines. One employee at the world’s third-largest airline recently pioneered an exciting, eco-friendly project to turn the airline’s trash into functional fashion treasure. What’s happening? Safety regulations require airlines to carry life vests for every passenger on…
Another Boeing jet operated by United Airlines lost its main landing gear wheel while taking off on Monday, in a similar incident to a flight in March that helped trigger a federal safety review. There were no reports of injuries among people on the ground or the 174 passengers and seven crew on United flight…
United Airlines lost $194 million during the first quarter of 2023, in line with previous estimates, as the carrier’s post-Covid-19 recovery continues. The Chicago-based airline said on 18 April that its revenue during the period ending on 31 March climbed 51% year-on-year to $11.4 billion. Costs, however, also rose, driven up 28% due partly to…
Details have been revealed about the new contract deal American Airlines has tentatively struck with its flight attendants and it represents a big raise for every flight attendant plus retroactive pay, boarding pay, and other benefits. But with AA losing money flying, how long will this new contract last? Tentative Contract Will Give Flight Attendants…
Airline says it will ensure off-duty crew are allocated seats an hour in advance to avoid customers being turfed off flights United Airlines is changing its policy on booking crew on flights in the wake of a passenger being dragged off an overbooked plane. David Dao, who suffered a concussion and broken nose and lost…
United Airlines is betting on adventure travel this year, adding a slate of summer routes to national parks and outdoor destinations in Canada. In May, the airline will resume popular seasonal routes to Canada from its major domestic hubs. Travelers can look forward to United’s flights between Chicago O’Hare and Quebec City and Winnpieg; Denver…
UAL Corp.’s United Airlines on Wednesday said it was unveiling a new branding campaign, including a new look for its airplanes. United Airlines unveiled a new color scheme Wednesday to kick off its first new advertising campaign in four years. The new look of the planes feature a dark blue belly, a bright white top…
American Airlines (AAL) significantly reduced its full-year earnings projections Thursday as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Robert Isom acknowledged the company’s second quarter fell short of expectations. The carrier now expects full-year adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.70 to $1.30—a huge cut from the $2.25 to $3.25 range that American projected in April. 2 “American…